Software Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Python): Developing and maintaining backend services and microservices for a renewables trading platform with an accent on containerized architecture and high-performance data processing. Focus on building scalable auction-based trading systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure high code quality.

Location: Must be based in Berlin, Germany

Company

A global commodities trading company specializing in energy markets, risk management, and renewable power optimization.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain containerized services for auction-based renewables trading.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team of engineers, traders, data scientists, and business analysts.
• Continuously improve the codebase, systems, and development processes.
• Mentor junior team members through code reviews and pull request feedback.
• Work with hybrid-cloud infrastructure to support trading platform scalability.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience with Python.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented, functional, and asynchronous programming patterns.
• Substantial experience with SQL and relational database fundamentals.
• Experience working with hybrid-cloud and container-driven architectures.
• Commitment to clean code and test-driven development practices.

Nice to have

• Domain knowledge in the energy or financial sectors.
• Experience developing services in C#.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Focus on performance, agility, and entrepreneurship.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact energy transition projects.
• Exposure to advanced fundamental analysis and quantitative research.